Change at the top for Hargreaves Land

David Anderson will retire from the group property director role at the Yorkshire & North East regeneration business in May, with Bruce Lindsay stepping up to become land managing director.

Hargreaves Land sits within the Hargreaves Services group as its land and property division, and is involved in major projects such as Unity near Doncaster, working with Waystone.

Anderson joined Hargreaves in 2018 to lead on delivery of development projects across the UK and unlock value from the group’s considerable land bank. He will remain involved in a small number of projects in a consultancy role.

During his tenure, Hargreaves Land has grown to a team of 25 with offices in Durham, Leeds and Glasgow.

The firm delivers key projects in the infrastructure, energy and property sectors with a UK-wide land portfolio extending to more than 9,000 acres, ranging from former coal mines undergoing remediation, through to prime consented sites ready for development.

Lindsay has spent four years with Hargreaves Land as development director based at the firm’s Glasgow office, having a key role in the ongoing development of Blindwells, the sustainable new town located twelve miles outside of Edinburgh.

He will assume the position of land MD from 1 June 2025. He said: “I am immensely proud to have the opportunity to lead the business following David’s decision to step down. Over the past six years, David has made a significant impact on the growth of Hargreaves Land and his leadership, dedication, and expertise have been invaluable.

“We have a tremendously talented team working across our three offices and some incredible development opportunities in the pipeline. I am very excited at the prospect of leading the next phase of growth in the evolution of Hargreaves Land.”

In Yorkshire, Hargreaves Land is working in joint venture with Waystone to deliver Unity, a 618-acre masterplan at Junction 5 of the M18 near Doncaster. One of the largest regeneration and infrastructure projects of its kind in the UK, retailer TJ Morris has plans to build an 800,000 sq ft regional distribution centre and training facility within the scheme.

Vistry has recently exchanged contracts to deliver 236 homes, part of the 3,000 homes expected across the full site.

Gordon Banham, chief executive of Hargreaves Services, said: “David Anderson’s vision and strategic insight will leave a lasting impact on the company. We are immensely grateful for David’s hard work and commitment and wish him a very happy and well-deserved retirement.

“As we look to the future, I am delighted that Bruce will be taking up the role of land managing director. He has established himself as a very highly regarded and valued member of our senior team with vast experience and expertise in the sector.”